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baked spinach

Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

This recipe can easily be halved. It is nice and cheesy, so even kids will eat this (sometimes!). I added the time for cooking the eggs to the prep.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For baked spinach

  • 2 pkg
    frozen chopped spinach (10 oz)
  • 2 Tbsp
    minced onion
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3 Tbsp
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 3 lg
    hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/2 c
    shredded American cheese
  • 1/2 c
    saltine cracker crumbs
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • paprika

How To Make baked spinach

  • 1
    Cook the spinach according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
  • 2
    Saute onions in 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat until tender. Add the flour, stirring well. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add the milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Wait until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.
  • 3
    Add the reserved spinach, eggs, and the next three ingredients. Stir well. Spoon into a buttered shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with the cheese.
  • 4
    Combine the cracker crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle over the cheese on the casserole. Then sprinkle with paprika, if desired.
  • 5
    Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
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